NATIONAL NEWS (5295)
Experts React to Chakwera UNGA Speech
Political analysts have reacted differently to President Lazarus Chakwera’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which faults first-world countries for neglecting third-world countries in development programmes.
Parley Tells Govt to Intervene on Radio License Revocations
The Parliamentary Committee on Media, Information and Communication has called on the ministry of information to intervene in the move the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has instituted to revoke broadcasting licenses for media houses that have failed to pay fees.
Malaria Reduction Should Lead To Elimination-Experts
Some health experts have hailed revelations by the National Malaria Control Programme that the country has reduced malaria by 60 percent in the first half of 2022, as compared to the same period last year.
Minister Hails Zodiak National Dance Competition
Minister of Tourism Michael Usi has said the dancing competition which Zodiak Broadcasting Station-ZBS has introduced should be treated as part of tourism, and a means to generate income for households and the country.
CCJP in K480 Million Girls Education Project
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace CCJP will embark on a 480 million Kwacha Right to Education for a Girl Child Advocacy project that will see 4000 vulnerable girl on the verge of dropping out of school benefiting from interventions that promote their right to education in the districts of Mzimba, Rumphi and Kasungu.
Public Health Act Amendment Receives Mixed Reactions
The recommendation by the Special Law Commission, to have a cost sharing between the government and the public when accessing public health facilities in the country has been received with mixed reactions.
NCST Supports MUST Girls Science Camp with K1 Million
Scientists in the country believe exposing primary and secondary school girls to science environment is key in increasing the number of female scientists that can join forces to solve emerging problems such as Covid-19 and fuel shortage.
Shake Up at Councils
There has been a shakeup at the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development where at least nine District Commissioners have been demoted and six others transferred to new stations.
SLC Proposes Health Insurance for all Employees
The special Law Commission (SLC) is proposing the introduction of a health insurance for all employees and a small nominal fee for all non employed people to access services in public health facilities.
MPS Record 62 Mob Justice Cases in 8 Months
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) says it has registered an increase in mob justice cases from 42 in 2021 to 62 in the first eight months of 2022.
